I spent 40 years teaching and researching, and developed a particular interest in education and career development. I chaired the Education Committee and was Careers advisor for the UK Biochemical Society. In these roles, and my work with students at the University of Manchester, I realised how important it is for young scientists to recognise their skills and be able to "sell" themselves to potential employers (and grant awarding bodies). I now run CV support sessions for young scientists on behalf of the FEBS Education Committee, of which I was a founder member.
I am a Ph.D. student working on and fascinated by my favorite organelle in the cell- the peroxisome! During my research, I have been working on uncovering new peroxisomal proteins, and currently, I am studying their functions in this organelle and their roles in the cellular metabolism :)
Aim of my PhD research is to provide more basic knowledge about cell adhesion but also to select new targets within the tumour cell to improve existing therapies.
I have Biochemistry BSc education and had my MSc degree in Medical Biochemistry. I have gained my PhD degree on Medical Biology and Genetics. I have research experience in biochemistry, cancer biology, and tumor genetics. Most recently became a member of ISUMKAM research group at Istinye University.
Matrix Pathobiology, Extracellular Matrix, Matrix-mediated cell regulation and singaling, Pharmacological targeting, Biochemical Assays, Proteoglycans, Glycosaminoglycans, Metalloproteinases
